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LM7321/LM7322 Rail-to-Rail Input/Output, ±15V, High Output Current and Unlimited Capacitive
May 28, 2008

LM7321/LM7322 Rail-to-Rail Input/Output

±15V, High Output Current and Unlimited Capacitive Load
Operational Amplifier
General Description Features
The LM7321/LM7322 are rail-to-rail input and output ampli- (VS = ±15, TA = 25°C, Typical values unless specified.)
fiers with wide operating voltages and high output currents. ■ Wide supply voltage range 2.5V to 32V
The LM7321/LM7322 are efficient, achieving 18 V/µs slew ■ Output current +65 mA/−100 mA
rate and 20 MHz unity gain bandwidth while requiring only 1
■ Gain bandwidth product 20 MHz
mA of supply current per op amp. The LM7321/LM7322 per-
formance is fully specified for operation at 2.7V, ±5V and
■ Slew rate 18 V/µs
±15V. ■ Capacitive load tolerance Unlimited
The LM7321/LM7322 are designed to drive unlimited capac-
■ Input common mode voltage 0.3V beyond rails
■ Input voltage noise 15 nV/√Hz
itive loads without oscillations. All LM7321 and LM7322 parts
are tested at −40°C, 125°C, and 25°C, with modern automatic ■ Input current noise 1.3 pA/√Hz
test equipment. High performance from −40°C to 125°C, de- ■ Supply current/channel 1.1 mA
tailed specifications, and extensive testing makes them suit- ■ Distortion THD+Noise −86 dB
able for industrial, automotive, and communications applica- ■ Temperature range −40°C to 125°C
tions. ■ Tested at −40°C, 25°C and 125°C at 2.7V, ±5V, ±15V.
Greater than rail-to-rail input common mode voltage range
with 50 dB of common mode rejection across this wide voltage Applications
range, allows both high side and low side sensing. Most de-
vice parameters are insensitive to power supply voltage, and ■ Driving MOSFETs and power transistors
this makes the parts easier to use where supply voltage may ■ Capacitive proximity sensors
vary, such as automotive electrical systems and battery pow- ■ Driving analog optocouplers
ered equipment. These amplifiers have true rail-to-rail output ■ High side sensing
and can supply a respectable amount of current (15 mA) with
■ Below ground current sensing
minimal head- room from either rail (300 mV) at low distortion
(0.05% THD+Noise). There are several package options for ■ Photodiode biasing
each part. Standard SOIC versions of both parts make up- ■ Driving varactor diodes in PLLs
grading existing designs easy. LM7322 is offered in a space ■ Wide voltage range power supplies
saving 8-Pin MSOP package. The LM7321 is offered in small ■ Automotive
SOT23-5 package, which makes it easy to place this part
close to sensors for better circuit performance. ■ International power supplies

Typical Performance Characteristics

Output Swing vs. Sourcing Current Large Signal Step Response

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LM7321/LM7322 Junction Temperature (Note 4) 150°C
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
Soldering Information:
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/  Infrared or Convection (20 sec.) 235°C
Distributors for availability and specifications.  Wave Soldering (10 sec.) 260°C
ESD Tolerance (Note 2)
Human Body Model 2 kV Operating Ratings
Machine Model 200V Supply Voltage (VS = V+ - V−) 2.5V to 32V
Charge-Device Model 1 kV Temperature Range (Note 4) −40°C to 125°C
VIN Differential ±10V Package Thermal Resistance, θJA,(Note 4)
Output Short Circuit Current (Note 3) 5-Pin SOT-23 325°C/W
Supply Voltage (VS = V+ - V−) 35V 8-Pin MSOP 235°C/W
Voltage at Input/Output pins V+ +0.8V, V− −0.8V 8-Pin SOIC 165°C/W
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to 150°C

2.7V Electrical Characteristics (Note 5)

Unless otherwise specified, all limits guaranteed for TA = 25°C, V+ = 2.7V, V− = 0V, VCM = 0.5V, VOUT = 1.35V, and
RL > 1 MΩ to 1.35V. Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
(Note 7) (Note 6) (Note 7)
VOS Input Offset Voltage VCM = 0.5V & VCM = 2.2V −5 ±0.7 +5
mV
−6 +6
TC VOS Input Offset Voltage Temperature Drift VCM = 0.5V & VCM = 2.2V ±2 µV/C
(Note 8)
IB Input Bias Current VCM = 0.5V −2.0 −1.2
(Note 9) −2.5
µA
VCM = 2.2V 0.45 1.0
(Note 9) 1.5
IOS Input Offset Current VCM = 0.5V and VCM = 2.2V 20 200
nA
300
CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio 0V ≤ VCM ≤ 1.0V 70 100
60
dB
0V ≤ VCM ≤ 2.7V 55 70
50
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio 2.7V ≤ VS ≤ 30V 78 104
dB
74
CMVR Common Mode Voltage Range CMRR > 50 dB −0.3 −0.1
0.0
V
2.8 3.0
2.7
AVOL Open Loop Voltage Gain 0.5V ≤ VO ≤ 2.2V 65 72
RL = 10 kΩ to 1.35V 62
dB
0.5V ≤ VO ≤ 2.2V 59 66
RL = 2 kΩ to 1.35V 55

VOUT Output Voltage Swing RL = 10 kΩ to 1.35V 50 150

High VID = 100 mV 160
RL = 2 kΩ to 1.35V 100 250
VID = 100 mV 280 mV from
Output Voltage Swing RL = 10 kΩ to 1.35V 20 120 either rail
Low VID = −100 mV 150
RL = 2 kΩ to 1.35V 40 120
VID = −100 mV 150

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Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
(Note 7) (Note 6) (Note 7)
IOUT Output Current Sourcing 30 48
VID = 200 mV, VOUT = 0V (Note 3) 20
mA
Sinking 40 65
VID = −200 mV, VOUT = 2.7V (Note 3) 30
IS Supply Current LM7321 0.95 1.3
1.9
mA
LM7322 2.0 2.5
3.8
SR Slew Rate (Note 10) AV = +1, VI = 2V Step 8.5 V/µs
fu Unity Gain Frequency RL = 2 kΩ, CL = 20 pF 7.5 MHz
GBW Gain Bandwidth f = 50 kHz 16 MHz
en Input Referred Voltage Noise Density f = 2 kHz 11.9 nV/
in Input Referred Current Noise Density f = 2 kHz 0.5 pA/
THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise V+ = 1.9V, V− = −0.8V −77 dB
f = 1 kHz, RL = 100 kΩ, AV = +2
VOUT = 210 mVPP
CT Rej. Crosstalk Rejection f = 100 kHz, Driver RL = 10 kΩ 60 dB

±5V Electrical Characteristics (Note 5)

Unless otherwise specified, all limited guaranteed for TA = 25°C, V+ = 5V, V− = −5V, VCM = 0V, VOUT = 0V, and
RL > 1 MΩ to 0V. Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
(Note 7) (Note 6) (Note 7)
VOS Input Offset Voltage VCM = −4.5V and VCM = 4.5V −5 ±0.7 +5
mV
−6 +6
TC VOS Input Offset Voltage Temperature Drift VCM = −4.5V and VCM = 4.5V ±2 µV/°C
(Note 8)
IB Input Bias Current VCM = −4.5V −2.0 −1.2
(Note 9) −2.5
µA
VCM = 4.5V 0.45 1.0
(Note 9) 1.5
IOS Input Offset Current VCM = −4.5V and VCM = 4.5V 20 200
nA
300
CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio −5V ≤ VCM ≤ 3V 80 100
70
dB
−5V ≤ VCM ≤ 5V 65 80
62
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio 2.7V ≤ VS ≤ 30V, VCM = −4.5V 78 104
dB
74
CMVR Common Mode Voltage Range CMRR > 50 dB −5.3 −5.1
−5.0
V
5.1 5.3
5.0
AVOL Open Loop Voltage Gain −4V ≤ VO ≤ 4V 74 80
RL = 10 kΩ to 0V 70
dB
−4V ≤ VO ≤ 4V 68 74
RL = 2 kΩ to 0V 65

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(Note 7) (Note 6) (Note 7)
VOUT Output Voltage Swing RL = 10 kΩ to 0V 100 250
High VID = 100 mV 280
RL = 2 kΩ to 0V 160 350
VID = 100 mV 450 mV from
Output Voltage Swing RL = 10 kΩ to 0V 35 200 either rail
Low VID = −100 mV 250
RL = 2 kΩ to 0V 80 200
VID = −100 mV 250
IOUT Output Current Sourcing 35 70
VID = 200 mV, VOUT = −5V (Note 3) 20
mA
Sinking 50 85
VID = −200 mV, VOUT = 5V (Note 3) 30
IS Supply Current VCM = −4.5V LM7321 1.0 1.3
2
mA
LM7322 2.3 2.8
3.8
SR Slew Rate (Note 10) AV = +1, VI = 8V Step 12.3 V/µs
fu Unity Gain Frequency RL = 2 kΩ, CL = 20 pF 9 MHz
GBW Gain Bandwidth f = 50 kHz 16 MHz
en Input Referred Voltage Noise Density f = 2 kHz 14.3 nV/
in Input Referred Current Noise Density f = 2 kHz 1.35 pA/
THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise f = 1 kHz, RL = 100 kΩ, AV = +2 −79 dB
VOUT = 8 VPP
CT Rej. Crosstalk Rejection f = 100 kHz, Driver RL = 10 kΩ 60 dB

±15V Electrical Characteristics (Note 5)

Unless otherwise specified, all limited guaranteed for TA = 25°C, V+ = 15V, V− = −15V, VCM = 0V, VOUT = 0V, and
RL > 1MΩ to 15V. Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Min Typ Max
Symbol Parameter Condition Units
(Note 7) (Note 6) (Note 7)
VOS Input Offset Voltage VCM = −14.5V and VCM = 14.5V −6 ±0.7 +6 mV
−8 +8
TC VOS Input Offset Voltage Temperature Drift VCM = −14.5V and VCM = 14.5V ±2 µV/°C
(Note 8)
IB Input Bias Current VCM = −14.5V −2 −1.1
(Note 9) −2.5
µA
VCM = 14.5V 0.45 1.0
(Note 9) 1.5
IOS Input Offset Current VCM = −14.5V and VCM = 14.5V 30 300
nA
500
CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio −15V ≤ VCM ≤ 12V 80 100
75
dB
−15V ≤ VCM ≤ 15V 72 80
70
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio 2.7V ≤ VS ≤ 30V, VCM = −14.5V 78 100
dB
74
CMVR Common Mode Voltage Range CMRR > 50 dB −15.3 −15.1
−15
V
15.1 15.3
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Min Typ Max
Symbol Parameter Condition Units
(Note 7) (Note 6) (Note 7)
AVOL Open Loop Voltage Gain −13V ≤ VO ≤ 13V 75 85
RL = 10 kΩ to 0V 70
dB
−13V ≤ VO ≤ 13V 70 78
RL = 2 kΩ to 0V 65

VOUT Output Voltage Swing RL = 10 kΩ to 0V 150 300

High VID = 100 mV 350
RL = 2 kΩ to 0V 250 550
VID = 100 mV 650 mV from
Output Voltage Swing RL = 10 kΩ to 0V 60 200 either rail
Low VID = −100 mV 250
RL = 2 kΩ to 0V 130 300
VID = −100 mV 400
IOUT Output Current Sourcing 40 65
VID = 200 mV, VOUT = −15V (Note 3)
mA
Sinking 60 100
VID = −200 mV, VOUT = 15V (Note 3)
IS Supply Current VCM = −14.5V LM7321 1.1 1.7
2.4
mA
LM7322 2.5 4
5.6
SR Slew Rate AV = +1, VI = 20V Step 18
V/µs
(Note 10)
fu Unity Gain Frequency RL = 2 kΩ, CL = 20 pF 11.3 MHz
GBW Gain Bandwidth f = 50 kHz 20 MHz
en Input Referred Voltage Noise Density f = 2 kHz 15 nV/
in Input Referred Current Noise Density f = 2 kHz 1.3 pA/
THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion +Noise f = 1 kHz,RL 100 kΩ, −86 dB
AV = +2, VOUT = 23 VPP
CT Rej. Crosstalk Rejection f = 100 kHz, Driver RL = 10 kΩ 60 dB

Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Rating indicate conditions for which the device is
intended to be functional, but specific performance is not guaranteed. For guaranteed specifications and the test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
Note 2: Human Body Model, applicable std. MIL-STD-883, Method 3015.7. Machine Model, applicable std. JESD22-A115-A (ESD MM std. of JEDEC)
Field-Induced Charge-Device Model, applicable std. JESD22-C101-C (ESD FICDM std. of JEDEC).
Note 3: Applies to both single-supply and split-supply operation. Continuous short circuit operation at elevated ambient temperature can result in exceeding the
maximum allowed junction temperature of 150°C. Short circuit test is a momentary test. Output short circuit duration is infinite for VS ≤ 6V at room temperature
and below. For VS > 6V, allowable short circuit duration is 1.5 ms.
Note 4: The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), θJA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is
PD = (TJ(MAX)) - TA)/ θJA. All numbers apply for packages soldered directly onto a PC board.
Note 5: Electrical Table values apply only for factory testing conditions at the temperature indicated. Factory testing conditions result in very limited self-heating
of the device such that TJ = TA. No guarantee of parametric performance is indicated in the electrical tables under conditions of internal self-heating where TJ >
TA.
Note 6: Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm as determined at the time of characterization. Actual typical values may vary over time and will
also depend on the application and configuration. The typical values are not tested and are not guaranteed on shipped production material.
Note 7: All limits are guaranteed by testing or statistical analysis.
Note 8: Offset voltage temperature drift determined by dividing the change in VOS at temperature extremes into the total temperature change.
Note 9: Positive current corresponds to current flowing into the device.
Note 10: Slew rate is the slower of the rising and falling slew rates. Connected as a Voltage Follower.

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Connection Diagrams

5-Pin SOT-23 8-Pin SOIC 8-Pin MSOP/SOIC

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Top View Top View Top View

Ordering Information
Package Part Number Package Media Transport NSC Drawing
Marking
LM7321MF 1k Units Tape and Reel
5-Pin SOT-23 LM7321MFE AU4A 250 Units Tape and Reel MF05A
LM7321MFX 3k Units Tape and Reel
LM7322MM 1k Units Tape and Reel
8-Pin MSOP LM7322MME AZ4A 250 Units Tape and Reel MUA08A
LM7322MMX 3.5k Units Tape and Reel
LM7321MA 95 Units/Rail
LM7321MA
LM7321MAX 2.5k Units Tape and Reel
8-Pin SOIC M08A
LM7322MA LM7322MA 95 Units/Rail
LM7322MAX 2.5k Units Tape and Reel

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Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified: TA = 25°C.

Output Swing vs. Sourcing Current Output Swing vs. Sinking Current

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Output Swing vs. Sourcing Current Output Swing vs. Sinking Current

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Output Swing vs. Sourcing Current Output Swing vs. Sinking Current

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VOS Distribution VOS vs. VCM (Unit 1)

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VOS vs. VCM (Unit 2) VOS vs. VCM (Unit 3)

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VOS vs. VCM (Unit 1) VOS vs. VCM (Unit 2)

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VOS vs. VCM (Unit 2) VOS vs. VCM (Unit 1)

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VOS vs. VCM (Unit 2) VOS vs. VCM (Unit 3)

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VOS vs. VS (Unit 1) VOS vs. VS (Unit 2)

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VOS vs. VS (Unit 3) VOS vs. VS (Unit 1)

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VOS vs. VS (Unit 2) VOS vs. VS (Unit 3)

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IBIAS vs. VCM IBIAS vs. VS

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IBIAS vs. VS IS vs. VCM (LM7321)

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IS vs. VCM (LM7322) IS vs. VCM (LM7321)

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IS vs. VCM (LM7322) IS vs. VCM (LM7321)

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IS vs. VCM (LM7322) IS vs. VS (LM7321)

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IS vs. VS (LM7322) IS vs. VS (LM7321)

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IS vs. VS (LM7322) Positive Output Swing vs. Supply Voltage

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Positive Output Swing vs. Supply Voltage Negative Output Swing vs. Supply Voltage

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Negative Output Swing vs. Supply Voltage Open Loop Frequency Response with Various Capacitive
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Open Loop Frequency Response with Various Resistive Open Loop Frequency Response with Various Supply
Load Voltage

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Phase Margin vs. Capacitive Load CMRR vs. Frequency

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+PSRR vs. Frequency −PSRR vs. Frequency

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Small Signal Step Response Large Signal Step Response

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Input Referred Noise Density vs. Frequency Input Referred Noise Density vs. Frequency

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Input Referred Noise Density vs. Frequency THD+N vs. Frequency

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THD+N vs. Output Amplitude THD+N vs. Output Amplitude

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THD+N vs. Output Amplitude Crosstalk Rejection vs. Frequency

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Application Information
DRIVING CAPACITIVE LOADS
The LM7321/LM7322 are specifically designed to drive un-
limited capacitive loads without oscillations as shown in
Figure 1.

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FIGURE 3. −SR vs. Capacitive Load

The combination of these features is ideal for applications

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FIGURE 1. ±5% Settling Time vs. Capacitive Load
In addition, the output current handling capability of the device
allows for good slewing characteristics even with large ca-
pacitive loads as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3.
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FIGURE 2. +SR vs. Capacitive Load
such as TFT flat panel buffers, A/D converter input amplifiers,
etc.
However, as in most op amps, addition of a series isolation
resistor between the op amp and the capacitive load improves
the settling and overshoot performance.
Output current drive is an important parameter when driving
capacitive loads. This parameter will determine how fast the
output voltage can change. Referring to the Slew Rate vs.
Capacitive Load Plots (typical performance characteristics
section), two distinct regions can be identified. Below about
10,000 pF, the output Slew Rate is solely determined by the
op amp’s compensation capacitor value and available current
into that capacitor. Beyond 10 nF, the Slew Rate is deter-
mined by the op amp’s available output current. Note that
because of the lower output sourcing current compared to the
sinking one, the Slew Rate limit under heavy capacitive load-
ing is determined by the positive transitions. An estimate of
positive and negative slew rates for loads larger than 100 nF
can be made by dividing the short circuit current value by the
capacitor.
For the LM7321/LM7322, the available output current in-
creases with the input overdrive. Referring to Figure 4 and
Figure 5, Output Short Circuit Current vs. Input Overdrive, it
can be seen that both sourcing and sinking short circuit cur-
rent increase as input overdrive increases. In a closed loop
amplifier configuration, during transient conditions while the
fed back output has not quite caught up with the input, there
will be an overdrive imposed on the input allowing more output
current than would normally be available under steady state
condition. Because of this feature, the op amp’s output stage
quiescent current can be kept to a minimum, thereby reducing
power consumption, while enabling the device to deliver large
output current when the need arises (such as during tran-
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FIGURE 6. Buffer Amplifier Scope Photo

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ESTIMATING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING

FIGURE 4. Output Short Circuit Sourcing Current vs. It is important to keep in mind that the steady state output
Input Overdrive
current will be less than the current available when there is
an input overdrive present. For steady state conditions, the
Output Voltage vs. Output Current plot (Typical Performance
Characteristics section) can be used to predict the output
swing. Figure 7 and Figure 8 show this performance along
with several load lines corresponding to loads tied between
the output and ground. In each cases, the intersection of the
device plot at the appropriate temperature with the load line
would be the typical output swing possible for that load. For
example, a 1 kΩ load can accommodate an output swing to
within 250 mV of V− and to 330 mV of V+ (VS = ±15V) corre-
sponding to a typical 29.3 VPP unclipped swing.

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FIGURE 5. Output Short Circuit Sinking Current vs. Input

Overdrive

Figure 6 shows the output voltage, output current, and the

resulting input overdrive with the device set for AV = +1 and
the input tied to a 1 VPP step function driving a 47 nF capacitor.
As can be seen, during the output transition, the input over-
drive reaches 1V peak and is more than enough to cause the
output current to increase to its maximum value (see Figure
4 and Figure 5 plots). Note that because of the larger output
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FIGURE 7. Output Sourcing Characteristics with Load
Lines

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FIGURE 8. Output Sinking Characteristics with Load
Lines
SETTLING TIME WITH LARGE CAPACITIVE LOADS
Figure 9 below, shows a typical application where the
LM7321/LM7322 is used as a buffer amplifier for the VCOM
signal employed in a TFT LCD flat panel:
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FIGURE 9. VCOM Driver Application Schematic
Figure 10 shows the time domain response of the amplifier
when used as a VCOM buffer/driver with VREF at ground. In this
application, the op amp loop will try and maintain its output
voltage based on the voltage on its non-inverting input
(VREF) despite the current injected into the TFT simulated
load. As long as this load current is within the range tolerable
by the LM7321/LM7322 (45 mA sourcing and 65 mA sinking
for ±5V supplies), the output will settle to its final value within
less than 2 μs.
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FIGURE 10. VCOM Driver Performance Scope Photo
OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT AND DISSIPATION
ISSUES
The LM7321/LM7322 output stage is designed for maximum
output current capability. Even though momentary output
shorts to ground and either supply can be tolerated at all op-
erating voltages, longer lasting short conditions can cause the
junction temperature to rise beyond the absolute maximum
rating of the device, especially at higher supply voltage con-
ditions. Below supply voltage of 6V, the output short circuit
condition can be tolerated indefinitely.
With the op amp tied to a load, the device power dissipation
consists of the quiescent power due to the supply current flow
into the device, in addition to power dissipation due to the load
current. The load portion of the power itself could include an
average value (due to a DC load current) and an AC compo-
nent. DC load current would flow if there is an output voltage
offset, or the output AC average current is non-zero, or if the
op amp operates in a single supply application where the out-
put is maintained somewhere in the range of linear operation.
Therefore:
PTOTAL = PQ + PDC + PAC
PQ = IS · VS Op Amp Quiescent Power
Dissipation
PDC = IO · (Vr - Vo) DC Load Power
PAC = See Table 1 below AC Load Power
where:
IS: Supply Current
VS: Total Supply Voltage (V+ − V−)
VO: Average Output Voltage
Vr: V+ for sourcing and V− for sinking current
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power dissipated by the op amp for standard Sinusoidal, Tri-
angular, and Square Waveforms:
TABLE 1. Normalized AC Power Dissipated in the Output
Stage for Standard Waveforms
PAC (W.Ω/V2)
Sinusoidal Triangular Square
50.7 x 10−3 46.9 x 10−3 62.5 x 10−3
The table entries are normalized to VS2/RL. To figure out the
AC load current component of power dissipation, simply mul-
tiply the table entry corresponding to the output waveform by
the factor VS2/RL. For example, with ±12V supplies, a 600Ω
load, and triangular waveform power dissipation in the output
stage is calculated as:
PAC = (46.9 x 10−3) · [242/600] = 45.0 mW
The maximum power dissipation allowed at a certain temper-
ature is a function of maximum die junction temperature (TJ
(MAX)) allowed, ambient temperature TA, and package thermal
resistance from junction to ambient, θJA.
For the LM7321/LM7322, the maximum junction temperature
allowed is 150°C at which no power dissipation is allowed.
The power capability at 25°C is given by the following calcu-
lations:
For MSOP package:
For SOIC package:
Similarly, the power capability at 125°C is given by:
For MSOP package:
For SOIC package:
Figure 11 shows the power capability vs. temperature for
MSOP and SOIC packages. The area under the maximum
thermal capability line is the operating area for the device.
When the device works in the operating area where PTOTAL is
less than PD(MAX), the device junction temperature will remain
below 150°C. If the intersection of ambient temperature and
package power is above the maximum thermal capability line,
the junction temperature will exceed 150°C and this should
be strictly prohibited.
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FIGURE 11. Power Capability vs. Temperature
When high power is required and ambient temperature can't
be reduced, providing air flow is an effective approach to re-
duce thermal resistance therefore to improve power capabil-
ity.
Other Application Hints
The use of supply decoupling is mandatory in most applica-
tions. As with most relatively high speed/high output current
Op Amps, best results are achieved when each supply line is
decoupled with two capacitors; a small value ceramic capac-
itor (∼0.01 μF) placed very close to the supply lead in addition
to a large value Tantalum or Aluminum (> 4.7 μF). The large
capacitor can be shared by more than one device if neces-
sary. The small ceramic capacitor maintains low supply
impedance at high frequencies while the large capacitor will
act as the charge "bucket" for fast load current spikes at the
op amp output. The combination of these capacitors will pro-
vide supply decoupling and will help keep the op amp oscil-
lation free under any load.
SIMILAR HIGH OUTPUT DEVICES
The LM7332 is a dual rail-to-rail amplifier with a slightly lower
GBW capable of sinking and sourcing 100 mA. It is available
in SOIC and MSOP packages.
The LM4562 is dual op amp with very low noise and 0.7 mV
voltage offset.
The LME49870 and LME49860 are single and dual low noise
amplifiers that can work from ±22 volt supplies.
OTHER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOT-23 AMPLIERS
The LM7341 is a 4 MHz rail-to-rail input and output part that
requires only 0.6 mA to operate, and can drive unlimited ca-
pacitive load. It has a voltage gain of 97 dB, a CMRR of 93
dB, and a PSRR of 104 dB.
The LM6211 is a 20 MHz part with CMOS input, which runs
on ±12 volt or 24 volt single supplies. It has rail-to-rail output
and low noise.
The LM7121 has a gain bandwidth of 235 MHz.
Detailed information on these parts can be found at
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted

5-Pin SOT-23
NS Package Number MF05A

8-Pin MSOP
NS Package Number MUA08A

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8-Pin SOIC
NS Package Number M08A

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Load Operational Amplifier
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